Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Blau-Segge
Gardenie
In French
Bleu carex
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
blue Sedge
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Cyperaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine
Care of Blue Sedge and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.